by Jacquie Bullard | Jan 28, 2019 | Asanas, Yoga Activities
February 2nd is not only Groundhog Day, it has also historically been, and continues to be, celebrated as the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox. It has been called Imbolc, Candlemas, and Oimelc, and is a time of celebrating the lengthening of days...
by Jacquie Bullard | Jan 24, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
I remember a group of kids I taught that loved to fall! They were 2-4 years old and whenever I asked them to balance on one foot, they’d go, “Wha-, woe, woe, whoa, whoaaaaa!” and come crashing down dramatically as if they were trying to balance on a bucking bronco....
by Amanda James | Jan 21, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities
Looking for a way to get some of the “too cool” kids interested in yoga? You know the ones – they think yoga is easy or just for hippies. Challenge them to try yoga by grabbing their interest – and sports may just be the ticket! First, you...
by Heather Horrell | Jan 17, 2019 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Nutrition, Philosophy, Yoga at Home
Every winter season brings a plethora of illnesses, and blogs about prevention to go with it! Most, however, do not talk about how preventing the spread of colds and flu has a lot to do with a specific yoga philosophy! What? Believe it or not, trying our best to live...
by Amanda James | Jan 14, 2019 | Asanas, Breathing, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Are your little yogis fans of Tomas the Tank Engine? How about the movie Cars? Do they dream of flying planes or exploring the ocean in a submarine? Capture their imaginations and attention with a whole yoga class based on transportation! Feet: Our basic mode of...
by Amanda James | Jan 10, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy
Meditation may be a new trendy buzzword, but the practice of settling your mind has developed over many centuries in several philosophical and religious traditions. Let’s take a walk down Meditation Memory Lane! C.5000-3500 BCE: Wall art showing people seated in...
by Amanda James | Jan 7, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
One of my favorite themes for a kids’ Yoga class is that of pets. It’s an easily relatable subject with a lot of poses already built in. Add some music and some kidding around, and you’ve got a great children’s Yoga class! What Kind of Pet? : Begin by talking about a...
